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(FORTUNE Magazine) – NEIL BUSH, 35, the President's son, on the possibility of having to defend himself against government conflict-of-interest charges involving his directorship of Silverado, a bankrupt S&L: ''It's an awesome thought to have to face the federal government. It's like a high school football team playing the Broncos.''

ROBERT POLLARD, 50, nuclear safety engineer with the Union of Concerned Scientists, on the new generation of nuclear reactors: ''There's no question that it's possible to design reactors that are safer. It's also possible to design a reactor that is economically competitive. I'm not yet convinced you can do both.''

BRENT SCOWCROFT, 65, National Security Adviser, answering a reporter: ''That's a good question, and let me state the problem more clearly without going too deeply into the answer.''